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1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,377 mi
Last recorded84,377 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 SFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 May 2016 84,377 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 82,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 81,545 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 80,541 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 79,182 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 76,028 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 73,805 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 68,472 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 65,218 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 62,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 59,348 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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1 SFU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 79,403 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 SFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1 SFU registered?

1 SFU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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